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NewsJohn Lewis sales driven by fashion and Boden launch
A jump in fashion sales at John Lewis, and promotional activity at Waitrose, drove positive trading across the partnership last week.
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NewsJD Sports revs up international expansion ambitions
JD Sports boss Peter Cowgill is bullish about the business’ stance as an “iconic retailer” in overseas markets as it eyes new overseas territories.
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NewsJohn Lewis to shutter Edinburgh distribution centre
John Lewis will close its Edinburgh distribution hub next month, resulting in 78 job losses.
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NewsJD Sports profits and sales climb in ‘record’ half-year
JD Sports has posted a jump in profits and sales for its interim results, bolstered by international store expansion and online growth.
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NewsHobbycraft boss Colley quits after two months at helm
Hobbycraft boss John Colley has left the business just two months after taking the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Body Shop owners Natura to draft in new boss
The Body Shop’s new owners Natura Cosmeticos will draft in a new chief executive to replace Jeremy Schwartz and supercharge the retailer’s growth.
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NewsMothercare CCO Harding quits to take reins at Alamy
Mothercare’s interim chief customer officer Andy Harding is quitting the business after just two months to take over as boss of stock photography company Alamy.
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NewsNew Look to keep Wightman as it cans Dumont Lopez hire
New Look has made a U-turn on its decision to draft in a new chief creative officer after scrapping the last major hire made by former boss Anders Kristiansen.
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NewsToday in retail: Primark bucks value fashion slowdown
Primark’s full-year trading update shows a fashion retailer in fine fettle, in stark contrast with many of its rivals.
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NewsJack Wills amps up wholesale with SuperGroup hire
Jack Wills is amping up its wholesale strategy after poaching SuperGroup international business development head Greg Roberts as it bids to expand the division.
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NewsTesco deducted £3.4m from charity plastic bag sales
Tesco deducted £3.4m from charity donations gathered through the plastic bag tax in order to cover “administrative costs”, government data has revealed.
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NewsThe Entertainer sales rise boosted by store expansion
The Entertainer posted a healthy rise in sales at the half-year mark, bolstered by growth in its own-label offer and aggressive bricks-and-mortar expansion.
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NewsMothercare names Glyn Hughes new finance chief
Mothercare has appointed Glyn Hughes as its new finance boss to replace the outgoing Richard Smothers.
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NewsDecline in footfall accelerates in August
The decline in retail footfall accelerated in August, although retail parks once again bucked the negative trend.
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NewsIndian entrepreneur targets Coast, Oasis and Warehouse
An Indian entrepreneur, who is wanted by Interpol, is targeting a takeover of Coast, Oasis and Warehouse.
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NewsPrimark full-year sales soar as margin improves
Primark has hailed a jump in full-year sales and margins after the latter was driven up by lower markdowns.
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NewsToday in retail: Arrivals and departures
The frenetic pace of retail arrivals and departures shows no sign of slowing down this week.
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NewsMove of the week: Multiple departures as summer ends
No sooner had the August Bank Holiday signalled the end of the summer break than a number of retail leaders were searching for new employment.
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NewsTed Baker global retail director Chris Browne exits
Ted Baker global retail director Chris Browne has departed the business after nearly three decades, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsEx-M&S executive Wade-Gery joins John Lewis board
Former Marks & Spencer executive Laura Wade-Gery is joining the board of high-street rival John Lewis.